By Kevin Haas
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara announced on Friday his selection of Jeff Bailey to serve as the next 13th Ward alderman.
If approved by City Council, Bailey will fill the seat left open after the death of Alderwoman Linda McNeely, who represented the ward for 26 years before her death in April.
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Bailey serves as a technical advisory consultant to 815 MAAG (Minority Academic Achievement Gap) for Rockford Public Schools. He previously worked as the membership development executive for the Rockford Chamber of Commerce and was an entrepreneur for 15 years in Ohio.
“Jeff is a vocal and active citizen, serving on many community boards, including Community Foundation, NICNE, Sustain Rockford, West Gateway Coalition and Community Life Center,” McNamara said in a news release announcing his decision. “With his extensive community involvement, he will be able to jump right into his new role as alderman and represent the 13th ward well.”
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Bailey also recently co-founded Energy for All, which provides marketing, consultant and business development services focused on renewable energy solutions.
The 13th Ward covers a swath of the central west side of the city, generally following West State Street from downtown to Ingersoll Golf Course. You can see a ward map here.
Bailey’s appointment will be on the City Council agenda Monday for a consideration. Aldermen have 30 days to vote on the selection.
This article is by Kevin Haas. Email him at khaas@rockrivercurrent.com or follow him on Twitter at @KevinMHaas or Instagram @thekevinhaas.